The article deals with the problems that stood in the way of the emerging book printing in the Czech lands as well as abroad and shows some specific obstacles on the example of Řehoř Hrubý of Jelení. Hrubý initially published his translations in print; then he stopped publishing for several years; in the last years of his life, he prepared, within a short period of time, several other extensive translations, but only in manuscript form. The reasons may have included the possibilities of the book printing at that time, which did not allow the publication of his works in the corresponding quality, as well as the adaptation to the needs of his readers. Economic factors may have been involved as well, because Hrubý struggled with the lack of funds. That was one of the reasons why he began to create personalised manuscripts for remarkable figures (Prague Town Council, the king of Bohemia Vladislaus II Jagiello)., Bořek Neškudla., and Obsahuje bibliografické odkazy
The article is a continuation of the author’s paper given at the professional conference on historical collections in Olomouc in 2013, which was published in the proceedings of the conference, Bibliotheca Antiqua.1 The author has corrected and expanded some of the data on the life story of Count Pötting on the basis of information from Pötting’s handwritten Diary from 1664-1674 (Diario del conde de Pötting, embajador del Sacro Imperio en Madrid). She provides an overview of the books that are known to have formed part of Pötting’s book collection (26 manuscripts, mostly codices comprising more units, and 46 printed books from the 16th and 17th centuries have been recorded as yet)., Jaroslava Kašparová., and Článek je pokračováním příspěvku předneseného na konferenci k historickým fondům v Olomouci v roce 2013, jehož písemná podoba vyšla ve sborníku Bibliotheca Antiqua.
This study deals with previously unknown manuscripts that the authors have identified and reassembled in an as yet unorganized section of the Jakub Deml fonds in the Museum of Czech Literature. These manuscripts, fragments and variants of some seventy books and dozens of unpublished texts make a significant contribution to our understanding of the genetics and meaning of the work as a whole. They alter our idea of its genre composition and testify to the complex, non-linear chronology of the work. The authors identify three periods in which Deml’s manuscripts have different functions: the first period involves manuscripts and to a limited extent publishing (1896–1911); the second period independent publishing (1912–1941); the third period is the second manuscript period (1941–1961), when manuscripts became the main medium. Subsequently the study comments on the possibilities of a critical edition of the entire work.
The paper examines origin and professional background of the scribes of the 18th century Bohemian manuscripts and follows the changes in the social structure of their readers, using the information from several hundred handwritten books and documents. Received data show that the number of scribes is rising immensely in the last decades of the 18th century. The most distinct growth might be observed within the number of scribes working in the rural areas. In the first half of the 18th century the most productive group of scribes are monks. In the last quarter of the century this role goes to teachers and parish priests. Their production, however, often has commercial or official character. Besides in the late period of the century strongly increases representation of craftsmen and farmers among the scribes. Also growth of the number of readers living in the countryside, especially women, might be observed. These changes seem to be the results of educational, administrative and Church reforms performed by Maria Theresa and Joseph II in the late 18th century., Dmitrij Timofejev., and Obsahuje bibliografické odkazy
The relation between manuscript and printed books, their interaction and competition cannot be limited to the 15th century or the beginning of the 16th century. Manuscripts accompanied human activity far into the modern period - not only in official matters but also in the area falling under codicology. The progressing research into the Kroměříž Chateau library, specifically its beginnings associated with the bishop of Olomouc Karl von Liechtenstein-Castelcorno (1624-1695), provides the opportunity to identify and assess the manuscripts that the bishop gathered during his life. His fondness for books has long been known and appreciated, but this seems to have applied only to printed publications, not to manuscripts. At least for the time being, there are no known records of major acquisitions of medieval codices or the establishment of a Kunstkammer (‘wonder room’) containing rare books. This would not have corresponded to his practical nature and focus on solving topical problems of his time (recatholicisation, the restoration of the residential network of bishoprics, the stabilisation and development of economic administration)., Miroslav Myšák., and Obsahuje bibliografické odkazy
Pozměňování či falzifikace psaných textů jsou bezesporu staré jako sám vynález písma. Důvody pro takové jednání byly různé, nicméně skutečné stáří, respektive autenticita, daného rukopisu mají velký dopad na jeho význam, ať již pro historii, nebo - v případě současných rukopisů - z hlediska právního. U některých historických rukopisů je otázka jejich datování řešena s použitím spektroskopických technik, jejichž hlavní výhodou je nedestruktivnost nebo minimální invazivnost, neohrožující samu existenci zkoumaného dokumentu. V článku jsou zmíněny nejčastější spektroskopické metody používané k těmto účelům, včetně příkladů konkrétních studovaných rukopisů., The alteration or falsification of written texts is undoubtedly old as invention of scripture itself. The reasons for such behaviour are different, but the actual age or authenticity of the manuscript had a great impact on its signification, whether for history or, in the case of contemporary manuscripts, from a legal point of view. For historical manuscripts, the question of their dating is solved using spectroscopic techniques whose main advantage is non-destructiveness or minimal invasiveness, not endangering the very existence of the document under study. In the article the most frequent spectroscopic methods used for these purposes are mentioned and examples of particular studied manuscripts are given., Karel Nesměrák., and Obsahuje bibliografické odkazy
In the War of the Austrian Succession one of the major turning points was when Maria Theresa was crowned Queen of Bohemia, because this step strengthened the power of the Houseof Habsburg in Central Europe. For people who belonged to the Reformed Church in the Kingdom of Hungary, this meant that they had to live their lives under the rule of a Catholic monarch. Debrecen was the centre of the Reformed Church and the city prepared for this political situation: pastor Mihály Komáromi H. delivered a special sermon to celebrate the coronation. In this sermon he acknowledged the fact that the Habsburgs had right to the Hungarian throne and tried to use this political advantage to improve the situation of the Reformed Church. This sermon became so popular that a manuscript was made from it and it was a popular reading in the Reformed congregations of the countryside., Ádám Hegyi., and Obsahuje bibliografické odkazy
Jan Raymund (1737-1808) was a member of the Maltese convent of Our Lady beneath the Chain in Prague. He worked as a preacher and later also a parish priest at the church of Our Lady Victorious in Prague. He is the author of a number of printed books containing mainly sermons. Five volumes with manuscript collections of his sermons and one short historiographical work have been preserved as well. He created a library with more than 1,300 simple shelf marks, of which it has been possible to trace 111 volumes., Pavel Trnka., and Obsahuje bibliografické odkazy